DeKalb County Democratic Party to Hold Reorganization Convention

August 4, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect leaders on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The meeting will take place at the DeKalb County High School cafeteria, 1130 W Broad St, Smithville, TN 37166. Doors open for registration at 10:00 a.m., convention start time is 10:30 a.m.

Local Democrats will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Committee members (two from each county commission district) for a two-year term. All Democrats who are registered voters of DeKalb County are urged to attend to discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2021-2022.

The County Party Reorganization Convention welcomes all DeKalb County Democrats. Attendees should arrive early to complete credentialing forms and be admitted to the convention prior to 10:30 a.m., when the convention will begin.

Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus will be the keynote speaker. Refreshments will be served and music provided.

August 3, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A Blood Assurance Drive will be held Saturday, August 28 in memory of the late SFC Tyler Durden from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the DeKalb County Complex in Smithville.

Sergeant Durden served his country for 17 years in the United States Army.

All donors will be given a FREE “Adventures Begins” cooler bag and those who donate twice will be entered for chance to win a side-by side.

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/tyler or contact Jessica Anderson at 615-318-3974 or gatorfan_jessica@yahoocom.

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL, drink additional water, avoid high energy drinks and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals

August 3, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A man arrested on a grand jury sealed indictment for sale and delivery of methamphetamine has been caught trying to smuggle cocaine into the jail.

44 year old Jermaine Derperise McCoy is under a $25,000 bond for introduction of contraband into a penal institution and he will make a court appearance on that charge September 30.

McCoy and a co-defendant, 25 year old Katie Leigh Mooneyham McCoy were named in sealed indictments by the grand jury last month for sale and delivery of over 0.5 grams of methamphetamine. The incident occurred on February 18.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that while being booked into the jail on July 20, Jermaine McCoy was found to be in possession of 10 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. He initially tried to conceal it but later turned it over to the officers.

Both McCoy’s were arraigned in criminal court on the meth charges Monday, August 2. Their bond for that offense was $50,000 each.

63 year old Marty Paul Neal of Tabernacle Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, and possession of a handgun while under the influence. His bond totals $24,500 and he will make a court appearance August 5.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 22 a deputy was summoned to a residence on Tabernacle Road where an unwanted guest had a gun and was threatening the victim but before the officer could get there the man, Neal left on a motor bike. The deputy stopped Neal on Short Mountain Highway and found him to be under the influence.. The officer searched Neal and found a Taurus 9 millimeter handgun in his right pocket. Neal admitted that there had been a physical altercation between himself and another man at the Tabernacle Road residence. The victim claimed that Neal drew a handgun and pointed it at him during the incident. Neal admitted to having the weapon and drinking alcohol during the altercation. Neal submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.

26 year old Matthew Adam Cubbins of Aaron Webb Road, Smithville is charged with domestic assault and forgery. His bond is $11,000 and he will make a court appearance on August 5.

Sheriff Ray said that on June 30 Cubbins cornered a woman in a bathroom of the residence before grabbing her arms and refusing to leave. On the same day Cubbins passed information as being an official medical document from Cheer Mental Health. Staff at the center were shown the document and stated it was not authentic.

31 year old Cameron Renee Page of Pine Orchard Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on August 12.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 29 a deputy was alerted to a reckless driver who had struck a trash can and a small tree in the City of Smithville. The officer caught up with the suspect, Page on Bright Hill Road. Page’s eyes were glossy and his speech was slurred. He submitted to field sobriety tasks but performed poorly.

44 year old Byron Ray Wilson of Shelbyville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court August 19.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 31 a deputy was dispatched to the area of Big Hurricane Road where a suspicious man was stumbling and walking his bicycle in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the man, Wilson who was very unsteady on his feet and his speech was incoherent. Wilson said he had taken what he thought was Suboxone a few days prior and thought he was coming down from the influence of it . He was placed under arrest.

37 year old Curtis Armstrong Fox of Walker Creek Road, Alexandria is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $3,500 bond and his court date is August 26.

Sheriff Ray said that on August 1 Fox assaulted his girlfriend by striking her in the face several times. A deputy was called to a residence on Walker Creek Road to investigate a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival he spoke with a woman who had blood on her face and clothing and knots and bruising to her facial area. Fox had scratches on his arms which appeared to be defensive wounds from the altercation. Both of them had been drinking prior to the altercation.

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